Platinum Plate 8297 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B8B7B2, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Clouds from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8B7B2 · 8297
Platinum Plate
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Platinum Plate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Platinum Plate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPlatinum Plate
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGray Clouds
Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Classic Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresh Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Blowin' in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
San
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Urban Sunrise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Platinum Plate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Platinum Plate
#B8B7B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Platinum Plate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Platinum Plate Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Platinum Plate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Platinum Plate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Platinum Plate have?
Platinum Plate by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Platinum Plate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Platinum Plate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Platinum Plate are Gray Clouds by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Classic Silver by Behr (a near-identical match), Fresh Granite by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Platinum Plate's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Platinum Plate?
Platinum Plate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Platinum Plate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.